Among the many unexpected consequences of COVID-19, expect to see an increase in international moves as soon as they again become possible. That's according to Parag Khanna, author of "The Future is Asian". The idea is that as people who have been living in the United States for professional reasons have now experienced the hardship and stress of not being able to get home to their families … [Read more...]
Seeking Safety, Singles Moving to Smaller Towns
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, many young professionals living in densely populated areas like Boston are choosing to move to smaller communities. "Is it safer? Probably," Jeanne, a tech professional in process of moving to West Virginia. "Is it more affordable? Absolutely - and now that everyone's working remotely, there's no reason I can't be closer to my family." Saving Money … [Read more...]
Social Distancing’s Here to Stay: Here’s How to Get Really Good at Shipping Packages
"Normally, I'd be driving to Upstate New York for my nephew's birthday. My sister throws a big party every year, it's a thing. But with things are how they are?" Caitlyn shrugged. "These presents are going to have to show up without me." Tips for Sending Packages to Children The number one priority when sending any gift items to children is ensuring that the gift arrives in good condition. … [Read more...]
Should You Use Amazon Boxes to Ship Your Packages?
"I've done a little bit of online shopping," Chloe laughed. Her garage has a good size stack of Amazon boxes, carefully broken down and ready for recycling. "And now I have a bunch of birthday gifts that need to be shipped out. I was going to order shipping boxes online - ironically enough - but then it dawned on me: I have all of these boxes. Why don't I just use them?" Using Amazon shipping … [Read more...]
Planning an International Move? Here’s What You Need to Know
People who have been planning to move to another country from Boston have had their relocation put on hold during the pandemic. Travel to and from many international destinations has been suspended. Things will eventually open back up, but when and how is an open question. Here are some tips to make things less stressful for yourself, if you're in the position of needing to move internationally … [Read more...]
Letting Go: Helping Seniors Move Stress Free
"Getting my Mom to accept she couldn't keep the house anymore was hard enough," Steven said. "There's no way I can ask her to handle packing up her things to move. It's just too emotional for her." Steven's original plan was to travel back to Boston to help his Mother move, but he has health conditions that made travelling during COVID-19 impossible for him. "That's when I began my search for a … [Read more...]
Tips for Packing Fragile Items for Cross-Country Shipping
If you have a computer, television, or other electronics that you need to ship cross-country, you may be a little worried about how to ensure your fragile item will arrive safely. The delivery process can be a little rough sometimes. If your items aren't packaged to protect them against drops, knocks, and damage, they might not make it through in one piece. As a Boston shipping company, we'd … [Read more...]
Switching to E-Commerce Reveals the Challenges of Packing & Shipping to Boston Small Business Owners
"I guess I can say I'm pretty lucky," Stephanie said. "When this whole shut down situation started, my little business was just getting off the ground. We'd literally only opened our doors six months ago. But our customers have stood by us - and since we've opened our online store, sales have actually outpaced our projections!" Transitioning to e-commerce was not without its challenges for the … [Read more...]
Amidst Uncertainty, Some Boston College Students Are Finally Moving Back Home
As Spring semesters go, this has been a wild one. The impact of COVID-19 on Boston's college students is hard to measure. While many area students left the area in March, quite a few had to stay until the semester came to an end. At this point, it's time for these individuals to arrange their college moves from Boston. College student moves are what are typical described as small moves, … [Read more...]
Tips for Making Your Small Move Stress Free
Did you know that stress experts rank moving as one of life's most challenging events? Of course, they did that research before we got started with this whole global pandemic thing, but we're still pretty sure moving can make you feel tense and overwhelmed. Here's some tips to help you cut the stress level when planning your small move. First: choose your Boston moving company early & … [Read more...]
